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Stakeholder perceptions of the implementation and management of women’s rugby development programmes in the Western Cape province
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
In the last few years, women’s rugby has experienced unprecedented growth globally and is the fastest growing sport among women and girls. Owing to increasing support and expo-sure, the sport has grown exponentially. ...
Prevalence of coronary artery disease risk factors in Firefighters in the City of Cape Town fire and rescue service
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Over 45% of firefighter deaths are due to a sudden cardiac event caused by underlying coronary
artery disease (CAD) risk factors that can be prevented through adequate CAD risk factor
screening and management. The aim ...
The identification of batting trends through a comparative analysis in Twenty20 cricket between Varsity Cup winning teams and the University of the Western Cape Cricket Club from its origin in 2015 – 2017
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Over the years cricket has developed from a traditional and conservative game into an extremely lucrative sport, which requires a great deal of professionalism in all surrounding areas. In recent years cricket has evolved ...
Comparative study of the effects of sprint and plyometric training on the speed, agility and power output in intermediate rugby players
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Rugby games are characterised by intense bursts of speed mainly executed by backline players at either maximum or sub-maximum velocities over distances of up to 70 meters. Other key features of the game include rapid ...
An investigation of best practices in youth development programmes at selected football academies in the Western Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Football around the globe has been used as a vehicle for youth development initiatives. Youth development programmes foster social change in communities and provide an ideal development context that often results in active ...